Seth finally addressed the backlash the show's creative team received following the initial death of the family's canine companion.

"It surprised all of us," MacFarlane said to a small group of reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour on Monday (Jan 13th), via E!News.

"We were all very surprised, in a good way, that people still cared enough about that character to be that angry. We thought it would create a little bit of a stir, but the rage wasn't something we counted on."

MacFarlane also thought the 'Life of Brian' episode did its job, as it improved ratings and shows it still holds the power to shock the auidence.

"It did what it was designed to do - it reminded people this is still a show where anything that can happen despite the fact it's been on for a while," he said.

If there are still any concerned fans, the 40 year-old reiterates it was a one-time thing...for now, "Do it again? No. We already did it! No, who knows? Season 25, we'll see," he concluded.